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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.66, 21,184.10 and 8,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.66, 21,184.10 and 8,635.66 is: 11,917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.66 : 21,184.10 = 8,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.66/21,184.10 = 8,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.66x = 21,184.10 × 8,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.66x = 182,938,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,938,653.63/15,350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,917.32

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